US20150337683A1 - Angled cut to direct radiative heat load - Google Patents

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US20150337683A1
US20150337683A1 US14/758,267 US201314758267A US2015337683A1 US 20150337683 A1 US20150337683 A1 US 20150337683A1 US 201314758267 A US201314758267 A US 201314758267A US 2015337683 A1 US2015337683 A1 US 2015337683A1
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    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
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    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to gas turbine engines, and more particularly to heat management in a turbine exhaust case of a gas turbine engine.
  • a turbine exhaust case is a structural frame that supports engine bearing loads while providing a gas path at or near the aft end of a gas turbine engine.
  • Some aeroengines utilize a turbine exhaust case to help mount the gas turbine engine to an aircraft airframe.
  • a turbine exhaust case is more commonly used to couple gas turbine engines to a power turbine that powers an electrical generator.
  • Industrial turbine exhaust cases can, for instance, be situated between a low pressure engine turbine and a generator power turbine.
  • a turbine exhaust case must bear shaft loads from interior bearings, and must be capable of sustained operation at high temperatures.
  • Turbine exhaust cases serve two primary purposes: airflow channeling and structural support.
  • Turbine exhaust cases typically comprise structures with inner and outer rings connected by radial struts.
  • the struts and rings often define a core flow path from fore to aft, while simultaneously mechanically supporting shaft bearings situated axially inward of the inner ring.
  • the components of a turbine exhaust case are exposed to very high temperatures along the core flow path.
  • Various approaches and architectures have been employed to handle these high temperatures.
  • Some turbine exhaust case frames utilize high-temperature, high-stress capable materials to both define the core flow path and bear mechanical loads.
  • Other frame architectures separate these two functions, pairing a structural frame for mechanical loads with a high-temperature capable fairing to define the core flow path.
  • Superalloys capable of operating in the high temperatures of the core flow path are commonly expensive and difficult to machine.
  • the present disclosure is directed toward a fairing comprising an inner platform, an outer platform, a plurality of vane bodies, and a flange.
  • the inner and outer platforms define radially inner and outer boundaries of an airflow path.
  • the vane bodies extend radially from the inner platform to the outer ring.
  • the flange extends radially outward from the outer platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
  • FIG. 1 is a simplified partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a gas turbine engine.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a turbine exhaust case of the gas turbine engine of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 1 is a simplified partial cross-sectional view of gas turbine engine 10 , comprising inlet 12 , compressor 14 (with low pressure compressor 16 and high pressure compressor 18 ), combustor 20 , engine turbine 22 (with high pressure turbine 24 and low pressure turbine 26 ), turbine exhaust case 28 , power turbine 30 , low pressure shaft 32 , high pressure shaft 34 , and power shaft 36 .
  • Gas turbine engine 10 can, for instance, be an industrial power turbine.
  • Low pressure shaft 32 , high pressure shaft 34 , and power shaft 36 are situated along rotational axis A.
  • low pressure shaft 32 and high pressure shaft 34 are arranged concentrically, while power shaft 36 is disposed axially aft of low pressure shaft 32 and high pressure shaft 34 .
  • Low pressure shaft 32 defines a low pressure spool including low pressure compressor 16 and low pressure turbine 26 .
  • High pressure shaft 34 analogously defines a high pressure spool including high pressure compressor 18 and high pressure compressor 24 .
  • airflow F is received at inlet 12 , then pressurized by low pressure compressor 16 and high pressure compressor 18 .
  • Fuel is injected at combustor 20 , where the resulting fuel-air mixture is ignited.
  • Expanding combustion gasses rotate high pressure turbine 24 and low pressure turbine 26 , thereby driving high and low pressure compressors 18 and 16 through high pressure shaft 34 and low pressure shaft 32 , respectively.
  • compressor 14 and engine turbine 22 are depicted as two-spool components with high and low sections on separate shafts, single spool or 3+ spool embodiments of compressor 14 and engine turbine 22 are also possible.
  • Turbine exhaust case 28 carries airflow from low pressure turbine 26 to power turbine 30 , where this airflow drives power shaft 36 .
  • Power shaft 36 can, for instance, drive an electrical generator, pump, mechanical gearbox, or other accessory (not shown).
  • turbine exhaust case 28 can support one or more shaft loads.
  • Turbine exhaust case 28 can, for instance, support low pressure shaft 32 via bearing compartments (not shown) disposed to communicate load from low pressure shaft 32 to a structural frame of turbine exhaust case 28 .
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of turbine exhaust case 28 , illustrating frame 102 (with frame outer ring 104 , frame inner ring 106 , frame struts 108 , low pressure turbine connection 110 , and power turbine connection 112 ), bearing support 114 , fasteners 116 a and 116 b, fairing 118 (with fairing outer platform 120 , fairing inner platform 122 , and fairing vanes 124 ), forward stiffening flange 126 , aft stiffening flange 128 , strut heat shield 132 , outer heat shield 134 , and inner heat shield 136 .
  • turbine exhaust case 28 defines at least a portion of an airflow path for core flow F, and carries load radially from bearing support 114 (which in turn connects to bearing components, not shown). These two functions are performed by separate components: frame 102 carries bearing loads, while fairing 118 at least partially defines the flow path of core flow F.
  • Frame 102 is a relatively thick, rigid support structure formed, for example, of cast steel.
  • Outer ring 104 of frame 102 serves as an attachment point for upstream and downstream components at low pressure turbine connection 110 and power turbine connection 112 , respectively.
  • Low pressure turbine connection 110 and power turbine connection 112 can, for instance, include fastener holes for attachment to adjacent low pressure turbine 26 and power turbine 30 , respectively.
  • Frame inner ring 106 is mechanically connected to bearing support 114 via fasteners 116 a, which can for instance be bolts, screws, pins or rivets.
  • Frame inner ring 106 communicates bearing load radially from bearing support 114 to frame outer ring 104 via frame struts 108 , which extend at angular intervals between frame inner ring 106 and frame outer ring 104 .
  • frame struts 108 extend at angular intervals between frame inner ring 106 and frame outer ring 104 .
  • turbine exhaust case 28 can include any desired number of struts 108 .
  • Fairing 118 is a high-temperature capable aerodynamic structure at least partially defining the boundaries of core flow F through turbine exhaust case 28 .
  • Fairing outer platform 120 generally defines an outer flowpath diameter
  • fairing inner platform 122 generally defines an inner flowpath diameter.
  • Fairing vanes 124 surround frame struts 108 , and form a plurality of aerodynamic vane bodies.
  • Fairing 118 can, for instance, be formed of a superalloy material such as Inconel or other nickel-based superalloy. Fairing 118 is generally rated for higher temperatures than frame 102 , and can be affixed to frame 102 via fasteners 116 b.
  • fairing 118 is affixed to frame inner ring 106 at the forward inner diameter of fairing 118 , although alternative embodiments of turbine exhaust case 28 can secure fairing 118 by other means and/or in other locations.
  • Forward and aft stiffening flanges 126 and 128 can extend radially outward from the entire circumference of fairing outer platform 120 to provide increased structural rigidity to fairing 118 .
  • Turbine exhaust case 28 includes a plurality of heat shields to protect frame 102 from radiative and convective heating.
  • Strut heat shield 132 is situated between fairing vanes 124 and frame struts 108 .
  • Outer heat shield 134 can be situated between fairing outer platform 120 and frame outer ring 104 .
  • Inner heat shield 136 can be is situated radially inward of a forward portion of fairing inner platform 122 .
  • all three heat shields 132 , 134 , and 136 can be formed of Inconel or a similar nickel-based superalloy.
  • Strut heat shield 132 , outer heat shield 134 , and inner heat shield 136 act as barriers to heat from fairing 118 , which can become very hot during operation of gas turbine 10 .
  • Heat shields 132 , 134 , and 136 thus help to protect frame 102 , which can be rated to lower temperatures than fairing 118 , from exposure to excessive heat.
  • Angled cut S defines angled cut surface S O , a frustoconical outer surface extending radially inward and axially aft from substantially radial forward surface S F of forward stiffening flange 126 .
  • angled cut surface S O is a chamfer that extends axially to substantially radial aft flange surface S A .
  • angled cut surface S O can extend to fairing outer platform 120 .
  • Angled cut surface S O radiates primarily in a direction normal to cut surface S O , i.e. towards outer heat shield 134 , thereby reducing radiative heating of frame 102 . Angled cut S thus enables cooler operation of frame 102 by minimizing the radiative heat load on frame 102 from stiffening flange 126 .
  • a fairing comprising an inner platform, an outer platform, a plurality of vane bodies, and a flange.
  • the inner and outer platforms define radially inner and outer boundaries, respectively, of an airflow path.
  • Each of the plurality of vane bodies extends radially from the inner platform to the outer platform.
  • the flange extends radially outward from the inner platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
  • the fairing of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components:
  • the fairing is formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
  • the fairing further comprises a second flange extending radially outward from the outer platform at a location axially aft of the first flange.
  • frustoconical surface extends radially inward and axially aft to a substantially radial aft surface.
  • a turbine exhaust case comprising a frame and a fairing.
  • the frame has inner and outer rings connected by a plurality of radial struts.
  • the fairing is situated between the inner and outer rings to define an airflow path, and comprises an inner platform, an outer platform, a plurality of vane bodies, and a stiffening flange.
  • the inner platform is situated radially inward of the inner ring.
  • the outer platform is situated radially inward of the outer ring.
  • Each of the plurality of vane bodies extends from the inner platform to the outer platform, and surrounds a radial strut.
  • the stiffening flange extends radially outward from the outer platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
  • the turbine exhaust case of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components:
  • a radiative heat shield disposed between the fairing and the frame, such that the radiative heat shield and the fairing together define a secondary airflow path that the radially outermost surface of the stiffening flange directs away from the frame.
  • the radiative heat shield comprises an outer heat shield and a strut heat shield, and wherein the secondary airflow path flows between the outer heat shield and the outer platform of the heat shield.
  • fairing and the radiative heat shield are formed of a nickel-based superalloy
  • the frame is formed of cast steel.
  • the airflow path carries core airflow from a low pressure turbine immediately forward of the turbine exhaust case to power turbine immediately aft of the turbine exhaust case.
  • a method of protecting a turbine exhaust case frame from overheating comprises defining a core airflow path through the turbine exhaust case frame with a fairing having at least one radially-extending stiffening flange, situating a radiative heat shield between the fairing and the turbine exhaust case such that the radiative heat shield and the fairing together define a secondary airflow path, and directing hot air from the secondary airflow path away from the turbine exhaust case frame via a frustoconical surface of the stiffening flange extending radially inward and axially aft from a radial upstream surface of the stiffening flange.
  • the method of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components:
  • the radiative heat shield and the fairing are formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
  • turbine exhaust case frame is formed of steel.

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A fairing (118) comprises an inner platform (122), an outer platform (120), a plurality of vane bodies (124), and a flange (126). The inner and outer rings define radially inner and outer boundaries of an airflow path. The vane bodies extend radially from the inner platform to the outer platform. The flange extends radially outward from the outer platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface (S) extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.

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    BACKGROUND
  • The present disclosure relates generally to gas turbine engines, and more particularly to heat management in a turbine exhaust case of a gas turbine engine.
  • A turbine exhaust case is a structural frame that supports engine bearing loads while providing a gas path at or near the aft end of a gas turbine engine. Some aeroengines utilize a turbine exhaust case to help mount the gas turbine engine to an aircraft airframe. In industrial applications, a turbine exhaust case is more commonly used to couple gas turbine engines to a power turbine that powers an electrical generator. Industrial turbine exhaust cases can, for instance, be situated between a low pressure engine turbine and a generator power turbine. A turbine exhaust case must bear shaft loads from interior bearings, and must be capable of sustained operation at high temperatures.
  • Turbine exhaust cases serve two primary purposes: airflow channeling and structural support. Turbine exhaust cases typically comprise structures with inner and outer rings connected by radial struts. The struts and rings often define a core flow path from fore to aft, while simultaneously mechanically supporting shaft bearings situated axially inward of the inner ring. The components of a turbine exhaust case are exposed to very high temperatures along the core flow path. Various approaches and architectures have been employed to handle these high temperatures. Some turbine exhaust case frames utilize high-temperature, high-stress capable materials to both define the core flow path and bear mechanical loads. Other frame architectures separate these two functions, pairing a structural frame for mechanical loads with a high-temperature capable fairing to define the core flow path. Superalloys capable of operating in the high temperatures of the core flow path are commonly expensive and difficult to machine.
    • SUMMARY
  • The present disclosure is directed toward a fairing comprising an inner platform, an outer platform, a plurality of vane bodies, and a flange. The inner and outer platforms define radially inner and outer boundaries of an airflow path. The vane bodies extend radially from the inner platform to the outer ring. The flange extends radially outward from the outer platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a simplified partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a gas turbine engine.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a turbine exhaust case of the gas turbine engine of FIG. 1.
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  • FIG. 1 is a simplified partial cross-sectional view of gas turbine engine 10, comprising inlet 12, compressor 14 (with low pressure compressor 16 and high pressure compressor 18), combustor 20, engine turbine 22 (with high pressure turbine 24 and low pressure turbine 26), turbine exhaust case 28, power turbine 30, low pressure shaft 32, high pressure shaft 34, and power shaft 36. Gas turbine engine 10 can, for instance, be an industrial power turbine.
  • Low pressure shaft 32, high pressure shaft 34, and power shaft 36 are situated along rotational axis A. In the depicted embodiment, low pressure shaft 32 and high pressure shaft 34 are arranged concentrically, while power shaft 36 is disposed axially aft of low pressure shaft 32 and high pressure shaft 34. Low pressure shaft 32 defines a low pressure spool including low pressure compressor 16 and low pressure turbine 26. High pressure shaft 34 analogously defines a high pressure spool including high pressure compressor 18 and high pressure compressor 24. As is well known in the art of gas turbines, airflow F is received at inlet 12, then pressurized by low pressure compressor 16 and high pressure compressor 18. Fuel is injected at combustor 20, where the resulting fuel-air mixture is ignited. Expanding combustion gasses rotate high pressure turbine 24 and low pressure turbine 26, thereby driving high and low pressure compressors 18 and 16 through high pressure shaft 34 and low pressure shaft 32, respectively. Although compressor 14 and engine turbine 22 are depicted as two-spool components with high and low sections on separate shafts, single spool or 3+ spool embodiments of compressor 14 and engine turbine 22 are also possible. Turbine exhaust case 28 carries airflow from low pressure turbine 26 to power turbine 30, where this airflow drives power shaft 36. Power shaft 36 can, for instance, drive an electrical generator, pump, mechanical gearbox, or other accessory (not shown).
  • In addition to defining an airflow path from low pressure turbine 26 to power turbine 30, turbine exhaust case 28 can support one or more shaft loads. Turbine exhaust case 28 can, for instance, support low pressure shaft 32 via bearing compartments (not shown) disposed to communicate load from low pressure shaft 32 to a structural frame of turbine exhaust case 28.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of turbine exhaust case 28, illustrating frame 102 (with frame outer ring 104, frame inner ring 106, frame struts 108, low pressure turbine connection 110, and power turbine connection 112), bearing support 114, fasteners 116 a and 116 b, fairing 118 (with fairing outer platform 120, fairing inner platform 122, and fairing vanes 124), forward stiffening flange 126, aft stiffening flange 128, strut heat shield 132, outer heat shield 134, and inner heat shield 136.
  • As described above with respect to FIG. 1, turbine exhaust case 28 defines at least a portion of an airflow path for core flow F, and carries load radially from bearing support 114 (which in turn connects to bearing components, not shown). These two functions are performed by separate components: frame 102 carries bearing loads, while fairing 118 at least partially defines the flow path of core flow F.
  • Frame 102 is a relatively thick, rigid support structure formed, for example, of cast steel. Outer ring 104 of frame 102 serves as an attachment point for upstream and downstream components at low pressure turbine connection 110 and power turbine connection 112, respectively. Low pressure turbine connection 110 and power turbine connection 112 can, for instance, include fastener holes for attachment to adjacent low pressure turbine 26 and power turbine 30, respectively. Frame inner ring 106 is mechanically connected to bearing support 114 via fasteners 116 a, which can for instance be bolts, screws, pins or rivets. Frame inner ring 106 communicates bearing load radially from bearing support 114 to frame outer ring 104 via frame struts 108, which extend at angular intervals between frame inner ring 106 and frame outer ring 104. Although only one strut 108 is visible in FIG. 1, turbine exhaust case 28 can include any desired number of struts 108.
  • Fairing 118 is a high-temperature capable aerodynamic structure at least partially defining the boundaries of core flow F through turbine exhaust case 28. Fairing outer platform 120 generally defines an outer flowpath diameter, while fairing inner platform 122 generally defines an inner flowpath diameter. Fairing vanes 124 surround frame struts 108, and form a plurality of aerodynamic vane bodies. Fairing 118 can, for instance, be formed of a superalloy material such as Inconel or other nickel-based superalloy. Fairing 118 is generally rated for higher temperatures than frame 102, and can be affixed to frame 102 via fasteners 116 b. In the depicted embodiment, fairing 118 is affixed to frame inner ring 106 at the forward inner diameter of fairing 118, although alternative embodiments of turbine exhaust case 28 can secure fairing 118 by other means and/or in other locations. Forward and aft stiffening flanges 126 and 128, respectively, can extend radially outward from the entire circumference of fairing outer platform 120 to provide increased structural rigidity to fairing 118.
  • Turbine exhaust case 28 includes a plurality of heat shields to protect frame 102 from radiative and convective heating. Strut heat shield 132 is situated between fairing vanes 124 and frame struts 108. Outer heat shield 134 can be situated between fairing outer platform 120 and frame outer ring 104. Inner heat shield 136 can be is situated radially inward of a forward portion of fairing inner platform 122. Like fairing 118, all three heat shields 132, 134, and 136 can be formed of Inconel or a similar nickel-based superalloy. Strut heat shield 132, outer heat shield 134, and inner heat shield 136 act as barriers to heat from fairing 118, which can become very hot during operation of gas turbine 10. Heat shields 132, 134, and 136 thus help to protect frame 102, which can be rated to lower temperatures than fairing 118, from exposure to excessive heat.
  • During engine operation, core airflow convectively heats fairing 118, which in turn conductively heats stiffening flange 126. Angled cut S defines angled cut surface SO, a frustoconical outer surface extending radially inward and axially aft from substantially radial forward surface SF of forward stiffening flange 126. In the depicted embodiment, angled cut surface SO is a chamfer that extends axially to substantially radial aft flange surface SA. In alternative embodiments, angled cut surface SO can extend to fairing outer platform 120. Angled cut surface SO radiates primarily in a direction normal to cut surface SO, i.e. towards outer heat shield 134, thereby reducing radiative heating of frame 102. Angled cut S thus enables cooler operation of frame 102 by minimizing the radiative heat load on frame 102 from stiffening flange 126.
    • DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE EMBODIMENTS
  • The following are non-exclusive descriptions of possible embodiments of the present invention.
  • A fairing comprising an inner platform, an outer platform, a plurality of vane bodies, and a flange. The inner and outer platforms define radially inner and outer boundaries, respectively, of an airflow path. Each of the plurality of vane bodies extends radially from the inner platform to the outer platform. The flange extends radially outward from the inner platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
  • The fairing of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components:
  • wherein the fairing is formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
  • wherein the fairing further comprises a second flange extending radially outward from the outer platform at a location axially aft of the first flange.
  • wherein the second flange is aft of the vane bodies and the first flange is forward of the vane bodies.
  • wherein the frustoconical surface extends radially inward and axially aft to a substantially radial aft surface.
  • A turbine exhaust case comprising a frame and a fairing. The frame has inner and outer rings connected by a plurality of radial struts. The fairing is situated between the inner and outer rings to define an airflow path, and comprises an inner platform, an outer platform, a plurality of vane bodies, and a stiffening flange. The inner platform is situated radially inward of the inner ring. The outer platform is situated radially inward of the outer ring. Each of the plurality of vane bodies extends from the inner platform to the outer platform, and surrounds a radial strut. The stiffening flange extends radially outward from the outer platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
  • The turbine exhaust case of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components:
  • a radiative heat shield disposed between the fairing and the frame, such that the radiative heat shield and the fairing together define a secondary airflow path that the radially outermost surface of the stiffening flange directs away from the frame.
  • wherein the radiative heat shield comprises an outer heat shield and a strut heat shield, and wherein the secondary airflow path flows between the outer heat shield and the outer platform of the heat shield.
  • wherein the fairing and the radiative heat shield are formed of a nickel-based superalloy,
  • wherein the frame is formed of cast steel.
  • wherein the frame is rated to a lower temperature than the fairing.
  • wherein the airflow path carries core airflow from a low pressure turbine immediately forward of the turbine exhaust case to power turbine immediately aft of the turbine exhaust case.
  • A method of protecting a turbine exhaust case frame from overheating. The method comprises defining a core airflow path through the turbine exhaust case frame with a fairing having at least one radially-extending stiffening flange, situating a radiative heat shield between the fairing and the turbine exhaust case such that the radiative heat shield and the fairing together define a secondary airflow path, and directing hot air from the secondary airflow path away from the turbine exhaust case frame via a frustoconical surface of the stiffening flange extending radially inward and axially aft from a radial upstream surface of the stiffening flange.
  • The method of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components:
  • wherein the radiative heat shield and the fairing are formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
  • wherein the turbine exhaust case frame is formed of steel.
  • While the invention has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment(s), it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made and equivalents can be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

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1. A fairing comprising:
an inner platform defining a radially inner boundary of an airflow path;
an outer platform defining a radially outer boundary of the airflow path;
a plurality of vane bodies extending radially from the inner platform to the outer platform; and
a first flange extending radially outward from the outer platform, and defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
2. The fairing of claim 1, wherein the fairing is formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
3. The fairing of claim 1, wherein the fairing further comprises a second flange extending radially outward from the outer platform at a location axially aft of the first flange.
4. The fairing of claim 3, wherein the second flange is aft of the vane bodies and the first flange is forward of the vane bodies.
5. The fairing of claim 1, wherein the frustoconical surface extends radially inward and axially aft to a substantially radial aft surface.
6. A turbine exhaust case comprising:
a frame having inner and outer rings connected by a plurality of radial struts; and
a fairing situated between the inner and outer rings to define an airflow path, the fairing comprising:
an inner platform situated radially outward of the inner ring;
an outer platform situated radially inward of the outer ring;
a plurality of vane bodies extending from the inner platform to the outer platform and surrounding the radial struts; and
a stiffening flange extending radially outward from the outer platform, and defined by a frustoconical surface extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
7. The turbine exhaust case of claim 6, further comprising a radiative heat shield disposed between the fairing and the frame, such that radiation from the frustoconical surface primarily heats the radiative heat shield, rather than the frame.
8. The turbine exhaust case of claim 7, wherein the radiative heat shield comprises an outer heat shield disposed between the outer platform and the outer ring, and a strut heat shield disposed between the vane bodies and the radial struts.
9. The turbine exhaust case of claim 7, wherein the fairing and the radiative heat shield are formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
10. The turbine exhaust case of claim 6, wherein the frame is formed of steel.
11. The turbine exhaust case of claim 6, wherein the frame is rated to a lower temperature than the fairing.
12. The turbine exhaust case of claim 6, wherein the airflow path carries core airflow from a low pressure turbine immediately forward of the turbine exhaust case to power turbine immediately aft of the turbine exhaust case.
13. A method of protecting a turbine exhaust case frame from overheating, the method comprising:
defining a core airflow path through the turbine exhaust case frame with a fairing having at least one radially-extending stiffening flange;
situating a radiative heat shield between the fairing and the turbine exhaust case, and
directing radiation from the radially-extending stiffening flange towards the radiative heat shield and away from the turbine exhaust case frame via a frustoconical surface of the stiffening flange extending radially inward and axially aft from a radial upstream surface of the stiffening flange.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the radiative heat shield and the fairing are formed of a nickel-based superalloy.
15. The method of claim 13, wherein the turbine exhaust case frame is formed of steel.
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